Centenary of the French Chess Federation
The French Chess Federation celebrates its centenary today. Jean Olivier Leconte sent us this article where he goes through «The long road to the French Chess Federation», as he titled it. The first attempt to bring together French chess players in a single national association was mentioned in the magazine La Stratégie in 1874. The Chess Chronicler, Alphonse Delannoy, […]
Semifinals: Nepomniachtchi and Giri strike first
A thrilling first day of the $220,000 Magnus Carlsen Invitational semi-finals saw the two heavy favourites lose to set up two tense deciding sets tomorrow. Russian champ Ian Nepomniachtchi was back to his powerful best as he wrestled his way into a half-time lead against tournament host Magnus Carlsen. In the other semi, US champ Wesley […]